NORWALK, Ohio --
IHRA Vice President Aaron Polburn has announced Sunoco Race Fuels will increase
their sponsorship program with the International Hot Rod Association.

Beginning in 2002, Sunoco becomes the title sponsor of IHRAís largest national
event, the Sunoco World Nationals at Norwalk Raceway Park. Sunoco will extend their
sponsorship of the Sunoco Race Fuels Shootout through the 2004 season. The shootout
is contested at the World Nationals where the top eight Pro Stock point earners
compete for a $40,00 purse. The winner receives $20,000.

"Iím pleased to announce Sunoco Race Fuels has extended their commitment to present
the Pro Stock Shootout through the 2004 season," stated Polburn. "Sunoco has chosen
to grow with us and help IHRA showcase the fastest and quickest Pro Stock cars in
the world."

The top four qualifiers at each IHRA national event also receive $1,000 in cash
awards, including $400 to the pole sitter.
"It doesnít take a professor to realize IHRA is the future of the Pro Stock class,"
said Bill Corwin, National Sales Manager, Sunoco Race Fuels. "Sunoco has been very
pleased with our partnership with IHRA. The level of competition if a perfect fit
for our race fuels and customers."

Polburn also revealed that Sunoco has signed a multi-year commitment to become the
title sponsor of the Sunoco World Nationals. The three-year deal allows IHRA and
Norwalk Raceway Park to utilize the power of over 400 Sunoco service stations and
convenience stores across the Midwest.

"With the power of Sunoco and our Clear Channel media package, the World Nationals
is poised to reach new levels of spectator success," commented Polburn. "We are
going to build consumer loyalty by putting the IHRA fan and Sunoco customer
together."
"Sunoco is treated very well as part of the IHRA family, and we look forward to
being associated with them for years to come," added Corwin.